I am a firm believer in the power of the handwritten word. When I lived in Aspen I visited a beautiful home with the oddest artwork in the kitchen. It was a cute note from a child with a fun misspelled word in it. When we were going through my parents' home after my Mom passed away I found a note that Mom had saved for years from a dear friend of mine. It was written so simply yet so thoughtfully. I have a dog tag from a school trip that my son went on that has "Thanks Mom" scrapped on the back. I have a letter from camp written by my oldest daughter that I cherish. And I have a homework assignment from my youngest that I stole before she handed it in. I do not condone stealing! When my husband & I were dating he wrote me a 7 page letter - on very small pages but it's still 7 pages. One of my dearest friends left a note on the pillow after visiting me when I lived across the country from her. I found it when I was crying because I missed her so.
So in this world of quick communication please slow down and write a note. Your handwriting is distinctly yours and beautiful. Your words give significance to a friendship or a special time. Yes it may get thrown away after reading but it will still have brightened a day. It could be put in a special place & looked at often (or forgotten about only to bring a jolt of joy when found). It could even end up being framed... I have a poem my father sent to me when I was in college. It is framed and hidden away. He too has passed away and it reminds me of his love for me.
Thank you for reading - I wish I could have handwritten this! I did write a friend before this & yesterday I got a beautiful post card from Seattle. Check your mailbox : )
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